Operations Technician

The Operations Technician can work in all areas of the plant. They ensure that our products are accurately and efficiently manufactured, meeting our quality standards, prepare items for shipment, and assist in pulling marketing orders for internal customers.
Essential Functions:

Operates production machinery and inspects finished goods for defects
Receives finished product, stacks and bundles for boxing, builds boxes, and palletizes product
Monitors machines for correct operation, makes adjustments and fixes as needed, and works with Maintenance Technicians on more complex issues
Ensure compliance with safety regulations at all workstations
Maintain a clean and healthy environment and ensure compliance with the company's rules, policies, and procedures
Cooperates with other departments to ensure the finished product is assembled according to quality assurance guidelines and is ready to be stored and inventoried
Retrieve necessary finished goods on pick tickets, placing material in the designated area for shipping
Prepares and packages items for shipment
Maintains accurate records of shipments and deliveries
Operates warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Assist team members where needed to ensure that stations have the supplies needed to continue operating without interruption
Assists with monthly inventory counts
May perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills:

1-2 years’ experience in assembly, production, or warehouse environments
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Organized, with a strong eye for detail
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
Awareness of safety protocols and commitment to fostering a safe work environment
Use of inventory software, including barcode scanners
Ability to learn and utilize manufacturing management systems to document production, scrap, and other metrics/record keeping
Preferred Experience:

Forklift certification
Education:

High School diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Must be able to stand for long periods at a time, performing repetitive work
Must have good hand-eye coordination with demonstrated excellent manual dexterity for precision alignment
Must be able to routinely lift 50 pounds unassisted, and have the ability to handle small parts
Must be able to routinely bend, reach, and squat
Monday-Friday
Day: 6:30AM-3:00PM
Swing: 3:00PM-11:30PM

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